{"product_id":"ekko-ek18rf-stand-up-rider-forklift","title":"EKKO EK18RF Stand-up Rider Forklift, 4000 lb Cap., 216\" Lift Ht. 48V","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EKKO EK18RF is a stand-up rider electric forklift rated for \u003cstrong\u003e4,000 lb at a 24-inch load center\u003c\/strong\u003e and a maximum lift height of \u003cstrong\u003e216 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e. The stand-up rider format keeps the operator platform compact and the wheelbase short, so the truck works in the places a sit-down counterbalanced lift struggles to reach — loading and unloading trucks at the dock, stock rooms, manufacturing floors, and general warehousing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower comes from a 48-volt drivetrain built around a German ZF AC drive motor and a Curtis controller, which holds a constant travel speed regardless of load and feeds a battery-discharge indicator at the operator station. A 48V\/420Ah industrial battery and a matching 48V\/65A automatic charger are both included, so the truck arrives ready to put to work rather than as a chassis waiting on a power package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe forks side-shift and adjust across a 9.4–35.6 inch spread on 45.3-inch forks, letting the operator line up to a pallet without repositioning the whole truck. Hydraulic power steering carries the steering effort, solid cushion load tires and polyurethane drive tires handle smooth indoor concrete, and the steel chassis is robotic-welded to an I-beam mast. In a 10.5-foot aisle with a 58.5-inch minimum turning radius, the EK18RF is sized for dock picking and the smaller aisles where a full counterbalanced truck won't turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStand-up rider design\u003c\/strong\u003e — short wheelbase and compact platform for dock work and smaller aisles, with a 10.5-foot aisle-width requirement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e48V AC drivetrain\u003c\/strong\u003e — German ZF AC drive motor paired with a Curtis 48V controller for constant travel speed across the full load range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery and charger included\u003c\/strong\u003e — 48V\/420Ah industrial battery and a 48V\/65A automatic charger ship with the truck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSide-shifting, adjustable forks\u003c\/strong\u003e — 45.3-inch forks that side-shift and adjust from 9.4 to 35.6 inches to square up to the load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e216-inch, 3-stage mast\u003c\/strong\u003e — full free-lift travel of 61.3 inches and a robotic-welded I-beam mast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydraulic power steering\u003c\/strong\u003e — hydraulic steering and a hydraulic service brake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoor-floor tire package\u003c\/strong\u003e — solid cushion load tires and polyurethane drive tires for smooth concrete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLED lighting\u003c\/strong\u003e — LED head lights, turn signals, and brake lights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eErgonomic operator controls\u003c\/strong\u003e — tilt, lift, lower, side-shift, and horn functions grouped at the operator station, with a battery-discharge indicator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEKKO EK18RF stand-up rider forklift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e48V\/420Ah industrial battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e48V\/65A automatic charger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eEKKO EK18RF Stand-up Rider Forklift Specifications\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEK18RF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectric, 48V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperation type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStand-up rider\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRated capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4,000 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoad center\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum lift height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e216.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFree lift height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e61.3\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLowered mast height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e91.8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtended mast height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e248.4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverhead guard height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90.1\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMast tilt (fwd \/ back)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3° \/ 5°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFork length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45.3\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFork width adjustment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.4\"–35.6\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFork dimensions (thickness × width)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.6\" × 4.7\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarriage width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36.2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e117.8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength to fork face\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e72.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eService weight (with battery)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7,940 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum turning radius\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAisle width requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.5 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTravel speed (laden \/ unladen)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5 \/ 8.1 mph (12 \/ 13 km\/h)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLift speed (with \/ without load)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.8 \/ 15.7 in\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLowering speed (with \/ without load)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.4 \/ 10.2 in\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGradeability (laden \/ unladen)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6% \/ 10%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive motor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAC, 6 kW (German ZF)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLift motor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.7 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eController\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurtis, 48V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48V \/ 420 Ah (included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,570 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCharger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48V \/ 65A automatic (included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive tires\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolyurethane, 16 × 7-10.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoad tires\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid cushion, 13.5 × 5.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWheels (front \/ rear)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 \/ 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrack width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35.0\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGround clearance (under mast \/ min.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.0\" \/ 3.9\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eService brake\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHydraulic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHydraulic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNoise at operator's ear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≤70 dB(A)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel, robotic-welded, I-beam mast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EK18RF ships with a \u003cstrong\u003e3-year limited warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ekko-lifts\"\u003eEKKO Lifts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the rated capacity and load center?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4,000 lb at a 24-inch load center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my aisles?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EK18RF needs a 10.5-foot working aisle and turns within a 58.5-inch minimum radius, which suits dock picking and smaller aisles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the battery and charger included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A 48V\/420Ah industrial battery and a 48V\/65A automatic charger both ship with the truck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the collapsed height for doorways and trailers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lowered mast height is 91.8 inches and the overhead guard height is 90.1 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat tires does it come with?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolid cushion load tires and polyurethane drive tires, sized for smooth indoor concrete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDocuments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManual and technical documents available on request — contact \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@forkliftking.com\"\u003esales@forkliftking.com\u003c\/a\u003e or call \u003ca href=\"tel:+13074419566\"\u003e+1 (307) 441-9566\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"EKKO Lifts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47618250801405,"sku":"EK18RF","price":39199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/2764\/6717\/files\/ekko-ek18rf-stand-up-rider-forklift-feature.png?v=1780406211","url":"https:\/\/forkliftking.com\/products\/ekko-ek18rf-stand-up-rider-forklift","provider":"Forklift King","version":"1.0","type":"link"}